Reminder for the December meeting: potluck dinner, and gift exchange. Anyone wishing to participate in the gift exchange bring a gift they created (value around $10) and we can draw numbers for them. Reminder: Membership dues are due (pun intended). We want to get the membership directory out this month if possible. No shows…no nothing if you aren’t a member. Please fill out a membership form for Barb. New on the form is how you will receive your newsletter, either by mail or email. Also, there are sections for your media of interest and an area for suggestions for meetings or field trips. Please mail your application to Barbara Grant: 16990N Deer Creek Dr, Effingham, IL 62401 so she can have the membership directory done before the December meeting.

Holiday Celebration

Our annual Holiday Celebration will be held on Tuesday, December 13th at 6 pm. Members are encouraged to bring a dish to share for the potluck. If you are interested in the gift exchange, please bring a hand made gift or a gift with artistic use valued at around $10. We will draw numbers for the exchange.

We will also have a few members of the Artisan Fair board speaking with us regarding a booth at this years Artisan Fair. We have chosen to look into a display and informational booth instead of our usual Kid’s Korner. If you have any names of organizations or individuals interested in taking over the Kid’s Korner, they’d greatly appreciate it.

Display Opportunities

The old courthouse is interested in displaying our artwork. More information to follow.

DON’T FORGET THE DUES!!!

As we are approaching “half-time,” please don’t forget to pay your yearly dues! These help in covering the costs of speakers at our monthly meetings and the newsletter as well as many other added opportunities throughout the year. Thank you to our faithful members who have been on top of it!

At our December meeting, I challenge all attending members to bring one piece of work to share with our group. I think we would all love to see what is being created in our member’s studios and bounce ideas off one another. After all, sharing is caring!

HEARTLAND HUMAN SERVICES ARTWORK EXCHANGE

It has been decided that any artists interested in swapping out artwork at Heartland Human Services can just stop by during regular business hours to switch out their work. Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM

Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Seeks Donations

2017 marks 100 years for the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. A year long celebration kicks off on January 21st with the Business Recognition Gala. We would like to reach out and give any of your members the opportunity to donate a piece of artwork to be displayed and given away at the Gala on January 21st 2017. The theme is Lighting the Way and will showcase Effingham past, present and future.

November Speaker – Peggy Bellm Jewelry and Clay

Peggy Bellm spoke at our November meeting. She shared some information in her technique for jewelry making and working with polymer clay. Thank you so much Peggy for sharing your expertise!

President Notes:
We had fifteen members present at the October meeting; about half and half between new and old members. It was a really good presentation and our new secretary and treasurer got to fulfill their respective duties. Thanks again for helping EAG out. The Children’s Exhibition has a chairperson, Rose Sutton aided by Barb & Wally Grant. We are aiming to hold it in March this year at the U of I Extension Center. Membership time. Please fill out a membership form for Barb. New on the form is how you will receive your newsletter, either by mail or email. Also, there are sections for your media of interest and an area for suggestions for meetings or field trips. Please mail your application to Barbara Grant: 16990N Deer Creek Dr, Effingham, IL 62401 so she can have the membership directory done before the December meeting.Barb & Wally be out of town for this meeting as will Stacey…so the Secretary or Treasurer will hold forth. Have a great meeting.

Hope to see you Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm for our meeting!

KELLY JEAN – JACKSON AVE COFFEE
Be sure to swing by Jackson Avenue Coffee to check out the work of Kelly Jean Courtright during the month of November. She is excited to share her Surrealist based style with the public, where new things can be found in her artwork with every visit.

OCTOBER PRESENTATION – SD MEADOWS GALLERY
Our October presenter did a great job of not only explaining his technique with his whimsical sculptures, but also demonstrated how he goes about marketing his work and presenting it all over the United States. His astounding personality and story telling were a wonderful highlight to our meeting.

HEARTLAND HUMAN SERVICES ARTWORK EXCHANGE
It has been decided that any artists interested in swapping out artwork at Heartland Human Services can just stop by during regular business hours to switch out their work. Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

COMING IN DECEMBER….EFFINGHAM ARTISAN FAIR
While we will be celebrating Christmas Potluck at our December meeting, a few board members with the Effingham Artisan Fair will be presenting us with some information regarding their upcoming event. They will cover how we can participate with a booth instead of the Kids Korner. They will also be sharing some information about how the Fair was started and where they hope to see it go from here.

November Speaker
Peggy Bellm Jewelry and Clay Peggy Bellm will be our November presenter. She will be including basic info about polymer clay, what can be done with it – jewelry, home decor, wall art – as well as a polymer technique similar to glass and metal working. She will also be sharing samples of her work.

The Vault Arts Collective
Openings on the first Saturday of every month from 6 pm-9 pm. The Vault Arts Collective is a privately owned collective of independent artists located at 100 N. Main St., Tuscola, IL. The venue showcases art work, hosts art related events, and provides an opportunity for artists to join a like-minded affordable community.

President Notes:
And we are on into October. This is going to be a good year for EAG. Stacey has lined up several great speakers/demonstrators for us and we have shows to put on including the Children’s Exhibition for which we need a chairperson. We have a reputation for this one so someone please step up.We had ten (10) members present at the September meeting; about half and half between new and old members. We need our institutional memory to be active in the Guild. If you are bored or disinterested in what goes on in the meetings, make recommendations for new or additional things. EAG is only going to be as great as you make it. End of sermon. It is that time of the year to renew your membership. I would appreciate everybody filling out a membership form for Barb. New on the form is how you will receive your newsletter, either by mail or email. Also, there are sections for your media of interest and an area for suggestions for meetings or field trips. Please mail your application to Barbara Grant: 16990 N Deer Creek Dr, Effingham, IL 62401 so she can have the membership directory done before the December meeting.

Hope to see you Tuesday, October 11 at 7 pm for our meeting!

16’-17’ Art Guild Challenge
How can you incorporate this theme into your own work?

Can’t wait to see the finished pieces this June!

JOE SIPPERS 12X12 SHOW

Be sure to pick up your 12×12’s from Jan VonBokel as soon as possible. She is available on Fridays for pickup or you can contact her at (217)690-7066 to make other arrangements.

SEPTEMBER DRAWING ACTIVITY

Members had a lot of fun drawing the still life items brought to our September meeting. So many amazing pieces of artwork came out of this short drawing session. I think we can all agree that it was a lot of fun to be surrounded by fellow artists doing what we all love to do, CREATE!

October Speaker – S.D. Meadows Folk Art Gallery

A wonderful and whimsical gallery full of variety and curiosity is located in Palestine, IL. The owner will be speaking at our October meeting regarding his work and gallery. He has a unique ability to see the creative attributes of normally mundane objects. Be sure to come support this local talent!

Drawing Activities at future meetings

During our September meeting, multiple members expressed an interest in continuing the drawing activities at each meeting. Some common interests were the human figure and facial and body proportions as well as different exploration with drawing and painting materials.We plan to continue this and will discuss proportions of the face and body at our October meeting. Please bring a sketchbook or drawing paper and materials if you are interested in participating.

A few fun activities for our local artists…

Openings on the first Saturday of every month from 6 pm-9 pm.

The Vault Arts Collective is a privately owned collective of independent artists located at 100 N. Main St., Tuscola, IL. The venue showcases art work, hosts art related events, and provides an opportunity for artists to join a like-minded affordable community.

Be sure to swing by Jackson Avenue Coffee to check out the work of Kelly Jean Courtright during the month of November. She is excited to share her Surrealist based style with the public, where new things can be found in her artwork with every visit.

THANK YOU!!!

A huge thank you goes out to our newest officers for stepping up and helping out the Art Guild with their expertise. Ham will be serving as treasurer for the next year. He has served as an officer previously and we are thrilled to have him contributing to our organization. Mindy Perry will be serving as secretary over the next year. She brings secretarial experience in other organizations and is going to be a great asset as well. Thanks again for helping out!